As Trump pushed mines to increase production, protections for black lung victims stalled
- Posted on December 25, 2025
- By NPR
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As Trump pushed mines to increase production, protections for black lung victims stalled
From federal rulemakers all the way down to Kentucky lawmakers, 2025 was full of regulatory wins for mining companies. Meanwhile, health researchers confirm that deaths from black lung disease are rampant in the mine industry.
